*This Law Society Skillnet discount is applicable to all practicing solicitors working in the private sector. Price includes tea/coffee breaks, hot lunch and evening networking drinks.

Aim and objectives
The aim and objectives of the day are to provide an opportunity for practitioners to update their knowledge in areas of law relevant to general practice. The aim is to offer practitioners a practical update in relevant areas from experienced practitioners and expert speakers. There will also be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a hot lunch and a drinks reception.

• Assisted Decision Making and Enduring Powers of Attorney: a practical update on the current situation
• Solicitors Accounts Regulations – new accounting rules
• Conveyancing – general update, land registry, receiver sales
• Management and Professional Development: a problem shared is a problem halved – the importance of communication
• Management and Professional Development: dealing with challenging clients and colleagues
• What does the Law Society do for me? Solicitor Services: Information Services - Practice Support - Career Support

Learning outcomes
A delegate who attends this practice update will gain knowledge and understanding of areas of law and regulatory matters relevant for their day-to-day work as a legal practitioner.

Co-Chairpersons
Margaret Mulrine, Principal M M Mulrine and Company, Letterkenny, Co Donegal and President of Donegal Bar Association
Geraldine Conaghan, Principal, MacBride Conaghan Solicitors, Donegal, President of Inishowen Bar Association

IMPORTANT

• This is an in-person event and will not be available online or as a recording
• To reduce waste and to support the work of the Law Society Environmental and Sustainability in Practice Taskforce, materials will not be printed. Instead, they will be emailed before the event
• Please see www.lawsociety.ie/Solicitors/rules-legislation/CPD-Scheme for the CPD hour required to be fulfilled in any given year
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